Federal Polytechnic, Oko

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Federal Polytechnic, Oko, Anambra State
TypePublic Institution
Established1979 (1979)
RectorDr. Francisca Unoma Nwajulugo
Location
Oko, Anambra State
,
Nigeria
CampusRural campuses
Websitefederalpolyoko.edu.ng

Federal Polytechnic, Oko is a Nigerian polytechnic located in Oko, Anambra State. It was founded in 1979,[1] and was previously known as the College of Arts, Science and Technology.[2][3]

Federal Polytechnic, Oko is one of is developing tertiary institutions in Nigeria. It has functional memoranda of understanding with different universities within and outside the country.[4][5]

On February 4, 2019, Federal Polytechnic Oko had its first female substantive Rector, Dr. Francisca Unoma Nwafulugo.[6] She was a Chief lecturer at the Department of Chemical Engineering, Kaduna Polytechnic.[7][8]

Faculties

Presently, there are 8 academic faculties in the polytechnic.[9][10]

School of Engineering Technology

  • Civil Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Electrical Electronics Engineering
  • Agricultural Engineering
  • Computer Engineering
  • Agricultural Technology
  • Chemical Engineering

School of Environmental Design and Technology

  • Architecture
  • Building Technology
  • Estate Management
  • Urban and Regional Planning
  • Quantity Surveying
  • Surveying and Geo-informatics[11]

School of Applied Science and Technology

  • Science Laboratory Technology
  • Home and Rural Economics
  • Food Technology
  • Mathematics and Statistics
  • Hospitality Management and Tourism
  • Computer Science[12]

School of Arts, Design and Printing Technology

  • Fashion Design & Clothing Technology
  • Printing Technology
  • Fine and Applied Arts

School of Business Studies

  • Business Administration & Management
  • Public Administration
  • Office Technology and Management
  • Marketing

School of Information Technology

  • Mass Communication
  • Library and Information Science

School of Financial Studies

  • Accountancy
  • Banking and Finance
  • Insurance

School of General Studies

  • Natural Science
  • Social Science
  • Languages

Campus

The Polytechnic has three campuses.[13]

  • The main campus is at Oko which occupies a total land area of 89 hectares.
  • Ufuma campus occupies a total land area of 52 hectares.
  • Atani campus has a total area of 40 hectares.[14]

References

  1. ^ "Federal Polytechnics". Federal Ministry of Education. Retrieved 17 May 2021.
  2. ^ "About". federalpolyoko.edu.ng. Retrieved 19 May 2021.
  3. ^ "Oko Poly Archives". Vanguard News. Retrieved 22 May 2021.
  4. ^ "Welcome to Oko | Oko Polytechnic". Retrieved 19 May 2021.
  5. ^ "Change Federal Poly Oko to Ekwueme Varsity of Technology—Alumnus begs Buhari". Vanguard News. 27 January 2018. Retrieved 22 May 2021.
  6. ^ "Rector, others bag merit award - The Nation Newspaper". Latest Nigeria News, Nigerian Newspapers, Politics. 26 November 2020. Retrieved 4 June 2021.
  7. ^ "Oko Poly gets first female rector". The Sun Nigeria. 7 March 2019. Retrieved 4 June 2021.
  8. ^ "OPINION | Dr. Nwafulugo - A Celebration of Achievements as Rector of Federal Poly Oko, By Chijioke Ibeziako". METROWATCH. 25 March 2021. Retrieved 4 June 2021.
  9. ^ "Federal Polytechnic,Oko courses, details and contact information - CoursesEye.com". www.courseseye.com. Retrieved 17 May 2021.
  10. ^ "Updated List Of Courses Offered In Federal Polytechnic, oko & FEES". O3schools. 24 February 2021. Retrieved 17 May 2021.
  11. ^ "School of Environmental Design and Technology". federalpolyoko.edu.ng. Retrieved 2 June 2021.
  12. ^ "The Nation Newspaper". Latest Nigeria News, Nigerian Newspapers, Politics. Retrieved 4 June 2021.
  13. ^ "Federal Polytechnic, Oko okopoly| School Fees, Courses & Admission info". universitycompass.com. Retrieved 17 May 2021.
  14. ^ "Federal Polytechnic Oko, Atani Campus". Finelib.com. Retrieved 23 June 2022.

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